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Thomas John "T.J." McGugan

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Thomas McGugan Obituary

McGUGAN, Thomas John (T.J.) Age 51, of Moores-town, passed away Thursday, September 10th, 2009. T.J. graduated from Moorestown High School and attended Rutgers University. He was employed as a Project Manager with Philadelphia Sign Co., at one time T.J. owned Carolina Jolly in Myrtle Beach, SC. He also was active in the Moorestown Emergency & Fire Squads. Son of Barbara (nee Welsh) and Alex McGugan of Moores-town. Brother of Alex (Dennis), Rob, Barbara Ann, Ed, Maryellen Riches and his other brother Ed Workman. Also survived by 2 nieces Tina and Brynn and 2 nephews Jonnie and Joey. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation with the family Tuesday 8:30-10:15am at McCHESNEY FUNERAL HOME, 30 West Main Street, Moorestown, NJ. Memorial Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Main Street, Moorestown, NJ at 10:30. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania c/o Children's Cardiac Foundation, P.O. Box 827790, Phila., PA 19182-7790.

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Published by Courier Post on Sep. 13, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas McGugan

19 Entries

Joni Rockhill

September 9, 2011

My husband Lee and I found out by chance that TJ passed away, almost 2 years to the day in late August 2011... We unsuccessfully tried contacting TJ shortly before we adopted our 2 kids from Ukraine in 2006. Lee drove the moving truck to SC when TJ moved there. Almost 2 yrs later, in June 2000, TJ was gracious enough to travel the distance from Myrtle Beach, SC to be my husband's Best Man in our wedding in Hershey, PA. TJ was a kindhearted soul, good natured, knew how to make people laugh, how to have a good time, and my husband tells me that TJ unselfishly served his community as a volunteer for many years. My husband Lee was terribly sad to discover the news of TJ's passing... Rest in peace, TJ. Our sincerely deep, deep sympathies go out to this kind man's family.

September 16, 2009

Teej...you spread your smile, kindness, compassion and warmth everywhere you went.
Your carefree outlook and zest for life made you one of our special angels here on Earth.
You will be missed by so many.
Will miss your smile!
Angel hugs,
Sandi Wujcik-Tetreault

Chuck Hurdleston

September 16, 2009

TJ, I still can't believe that you have left us so soon. I have so many memories to share including Boy Scouts, our late-night race to beat Anne Coles home from the Moorestown ACME on Chester Ave to Evesham (we beat her!), the Rutgers movies, South Street, numerous Shore excursions to include spending the night in O.C. on an outside porch only to get soaked by a late-night thunderstorm, driving around Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Camden, etc., at night in your green van, attending several squad calls, being part of my wedding party as well as offering to drive Sue's parents to our reception in your truck, helping you fix your rental house in Blackwood (Stemlock Construction Co.), many Ott's nights with Earl and Dangerous Don, Chesney's Blind Pig, party's at Linnie's house, New Year's Eve party, your signature greetings including "what it is, what ails ya, rise and stein" - I could go on and on. Most of all, you were a true friend that always had a smile on your face or a joke and truly enjoyed life. Even though I had left Moorestown for several years, upon my return it was as if I had never left - that personal connection was still there. I miss those days of meeting uptown and just driving around talking and joking about anything and everything. I'm honored to have known you and have you be part of my life all those years. Moorestown will never be the same without you.

September 16, 2009

Thanks to all. He was our sunshine, our love and like a butterfly, stopping for a moment here and there
to touch base with everyone. We will miss his love , his caring soul, his wit,his smile, his very being.
The McGugan Family

September 15, 2009

I've known you since 5th grade and you were one in my graduation class. I know you can rest in peace my friend. We have both been through a lot these past few years and actually grown to know and respect one another more. I wish I had known sooner about your passing to the Lord. Just so happens I'll always remember you on Sept. 10th, my birthday. Keep smiling.
Rick

Laura Denneler

September 15, 2009

TJ you & your antics will be missed.
From the back of the bus @ PSCO.

September 15, 2009

We have to many fond memories and stories to tell. He was a kind hearted, funny, generous, caring, fanatic Eagles Fan and a loving person. He was an avid reader and loved going to the movies. There was always a joke coming out of his mouth and he could always make a bad situation better or worse. Some of those memories include, Budweiser, octopus hands, Wawa coffee, Bozo the Clown, Pink Honky, exsqueeze me, lactose intolerant, drive bys, LBI and the SOB House, Ott's, bowling, Looking for babes, the Chevy Vega, Happy, the Fidget, The Gilligan's Island Party, The Professor, cruising the route, Pumpkin, the fire and the butt rash, Underdog, Spongebob Squarepants, The Hamptons, Rutgers Camden Movies, The Impala, South Carolina, Front Street, 40th Birthday boob cake, the Naked Truth, Pittsburgh, the Acme Bar, Daiquiries on the deck, boiled peanuts, surfing, Tweaz, Weasle the dog, The Inn at 428, USS Cornfield, The Penalty Box, boat trip, Zig Zag, South Street, noise complaints, breaking the rules, 9 lives, Lots of cars, Eddies, flares on police cars, assparagass, the office, lottery, the microwave, I-95 golf balls, the boat, ham and cheese, Tastykakes, the pursuit, Firestone, Jack Jolly, Holloween, flying, and Sandy Hook. He will always live on in our hearts and minds. Thanks for the mam-ories.

With love from Gil, Buddah, Sushie, and Special "K"

September 14, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the McGugan family. TJ will be missed.
Melinda (Linny)Moll Schlomer

Paula Fagulha

September 14, 2009

September 14, 2009
I am truly sad for the loss of TJ. TJ put a smile on my face everyday when I came to work; especially the day of my birthday. I had the biggest "CRAB" shaped balloon tied to my desk because I told TJ that I didn't want to celebrate my birthday; as usual TJ didn't listen to me and did it anyway. I couldn't stop laughing when he told me that he road to work on his bike with that huge balloon and every time he came to a stop, the balloon caught up to him and hit him in the back of the head(: TJ, I will miss you so much. I still think that I'm going to look up and see you walking up the hall with a smile on your face. You're with GOD now and I will see you again one day.

Anne Dixon-Ehly

September 14, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lou Castagna

September 14, 2009

What a sense of humor and quick wit our friend T.J. shared with us all! Our thoughts and prayers go to his family.

Barbara

September 14, 2009

My deepest sympathy to the entire family, T.J. you and your sense of humor will be missed.

Warren Gaskill

September 14, 2009

Sept. 14, 2009
Thoughts and prayers for the entire McGugan family. TJ, many thanks.

Cheryl, Warren and the boys

Donna Moore

September 14, 2009

I was very saddened to hear of T.J's passing. I will always remember him as kind neighbor and caring person. May you find comfort knowing he is at peace with God.

Bob Weekley

September 14, 2009

FAREWELL MY FRIEND, YOU WILL BE MISSED. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THE McGUGAN FAMILY.

Chris Hurdleston

September 14, 2009

I was reflecting on TJ's passing over the weekend; I can't remember a time in the last 30+ years that TJ was not laughing or joking about something. Our legendary 24 hour road trips to the Hamptons (Boardy Barn excursions), Ott's, as a member of my wedding party, the connections are endless. TJ was always up for a new adventure and brought an element of fun and sarcasm to each event. He knew so many people and has now left a huge hole by his absence. Rest in Peace, TJ.

Jim Carey Jr.

September 14, 2009

Many many Thanks TJ

Terry Delaney

September 13, 2009

I am sorry to hear about TJ. I won't be able to be there on Tuesday, but the whole McGugan family is in my thoughts & prayers.

John Powell

September 13, 2009

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire McGugan Family. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.

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